Hidden gem near Urumqi: Miaoergou Blue Ice Waterfall!

🌟 **Dreamy journey begins:** Just a 1-hour drive from Urumqi, you can reach the dreamy Miaoergou Blue Ice Waterfall! Here, snow covers the cedar trees, and streams flow between the rocks, as if you are in a dreamland. 🧊 **Beautiful blue ice waterfall:** The scenery along the way is already breathtaking, and the frozen blue ice waterfall is even more stunning! Take a set of cinematic snow photos, and you'll definitely get a lot of likes on social media! 📸 **My perfect experience:** After a day of fun, my experience was amazing! Now, I'm sharing my exclusive guide to help you explore Miaoergou! 📍 **Miaoergou guide:** * **Location:** 1-hour drive from Urumqi * **Ticket:** CNY 45/person 🚗 **Itinerary:** 1. **Departure:** Depart from Urumqi, and the snow-covered pine forest along the way is like a fairy tale world. Remember to stop and take photos! 2. **Arrival:** After arriving at Miaoergou, choose a tour bus (CNY 45 round trip) or horseback riding (CNY 100/hour) to enter the scenic area. It is recommended to choose a sunny place at the foot of the mountain first. The Miaoergou after snow is a great place for photos! 3. **Exploration:** Walk along the main road to the end of the boardwalk, and you will see the dreamy blue ice waterfall! It's like being in a blue movie, with a strong cinematic feel! There are also swings and other photo spots nearby waiting for you to discover! 4. **Return:** Return to Urumqi around 3 or 4 pm, and the overall play time is about 4 hours. In the evening, go to the Grand Bazaar to enjoy the desert red goose hot pot. The combination of goose meat and spicy skin is unforgettable! There are also wonderful performances by Xinjiang girls waiting for you to enjoy! 🧥 **Outfit suggestions:** It's warm when the sun is shining at noon, but you need to wear a down jacket in cold places. It is recommended to wear a sweater with a colorful scarf and gloves to create a great atmosphere! The road is icy, so remember to wear non-slip shoes! 📸 **Photo spots:** Small wooden tables and chairs, swings, wooden fences, stables, streams, waterfalls (the waterfalls in winter are frozen blue, but the streams are still flowing, which is really amazing!) ⚠️ **Travel tips:** * Vehicles cannot reach the waterfall directly, and you need to walk about 1.5 km * The wooden boardwalk near the waterfall is very slippery, so be careful! * The scenic area basically does not provide catering, but there are shops where you can buy hot water and instant noodles * It is recommended to wear waterproof outdoor clothing and snow gaiters for playing in the snow Come to Miaoergou Blue Ice Waterfall and start your ice and snow journey!